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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Tom May

The hidden truth behind Canon's 70-year-old logo – and what it tells you about the brand's philosophy

A closeup on the Canon logo on a camera.

Look at the logo on your Canon camera. That bold wordmark with the distinctive 'C' is one of the most recognizable brands in photography – and the current Canon logo celebrates its 70th birthday this year.

But here's something most people don't know: your camera is named after a Buddhist Bodhisattva. And the story of how the company ditched the deity tells you a lot about the company you're buying from today.

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